Elio

What’s it about?

Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

The facts 

• Directed by Adrian Molina
• English language 
• Runtime: 98 minutes
• Disney Pixar original film

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence and frightening scenes

Elio contains mild violent scenes which young viewers may find frightening. The strongest moments include:

• A character is hit in the eye during a fight, leading to them having to wear an eye patch.
• A character is held hostage in a cell containing the skeleton of an ex-prisoner.
• There are a few chase scenes, including one which makes it seem like a character won’t survive (they turn out fine).

Sad scenes

• A character’s parents are dead, which is talked about a few times and causes them to be sad.
• A character is the victim of bullying at a summer camp. Other characters prank them and chase them through the woods in the dark.

Mild language

Characters occasionally use mild language including “butt” and a cut off “what the...”

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?